Striking Justice have premiered the first song off of their new EP Cubicle Lies. The EP was recorded by Tom Meier and mixed and mastered by Jay Maas at Getaway Recordings. It will be released this spring via White Russian Records. Give ‘Thursday’s Night Out’ a spin via the YouTube player below and stay tuned … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Jay Maas
Album of the Month: Bane – Don’t Wait Up
Hardcore giants Bane have sadly decided to call it curtains. Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, these guys have been a staple for quality hardcore music since their first album in 1998. Considered by many to be one of the birthplaces of hardcore punk, Boston has always had a reputation for churning out classic bands – Have … Continue reading
Expire Reveal Details New Album
Midwestern heavy hitters Expire recently wrapped recording on their second full-length at Howl Street Recordings in Milwaukee. Following its completion, the album went into the hands of Jay Maas at Getaway Studios for mastering and is now ready to be heard. Titled Pretty Low, this new album features eleven tracks of honest and uncompromising hardcore and is … Continue reading
Bane Announce The Beginning Of The End
Hardcore champs Bane announced they have started working on what will sadly be their last album. This band have been going strong since 1995 and released three full-lengths, along with a variety of EPs and 7″. Guitarist Aaron Dalbec spoke about the new release “We are so excited to finally hit the studio to record what … Continue reading
Fucking Invincible Release New EP
Downtown is Dead, the new 8 song EP from Fucking Invincible, is available now directly from Atomic Action! Records. Based out of Providence Rhode Island, FI are a fast and angry hardcore punk band comprised of members of Daughters, Dropdead and Soul Control. The EP was recorded by Chris Devona at Lupine Sound and mastered … Continue reading
Stream Defeater’s BBC Radio 1 Live Session Now
Over a year ago, Defeater recorded a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on January 24th, 2012 on Mike Davies’s BBC Radio 1 Punk Show. That beautiful, 4 song (3 on the vinyl release), session is available for stream below, and can be ordered on vinyl and digital via Bridge Nine Records. … Continue reading
Defeater To Release BBC Radio 1 Session on Vinyl
Last year in December, Defeater was invited to record a BBC Maida Vale Session in the UK, which aired on Mike Davies Punk Show on BBC Radio 1 on January 24th. Just about one year later, Bridge Nine Recordswill be releasing the session on digital and vinyl formats on December 18th and January 15th, respectively. … Continue reading
Review: Prophets – The Youth
Hailing from the town of Hamilton, Canada, this 5-piece hardcore band is about to drop The Youth, their full-length debut. Prophets are known for their aggressive approach to the genre, but balance it out with some melodic influences as well. The band makes no attempt at being different than they are. Right away, from the … Continue reading
Review: Great Reversals – To The Ends of The Earth
While you were listening to Defeater again, hoping for some new material, guitarist Jay Maas was busy recording a ton of bands at his own Getaway Studios. Among them are Great Reversals, a young band from Detroit, Michigan, who just released To The Ends of The Earth, a 4 song 10’’ recorded in Boston in … Continue reading
Presents: Striking Justice 7″ Release Show (+ interview)
Striking Justice from Hengelo, The Netherlands describe their tunes as “powerful hardcore with a rock ‘n’ roll groove”. The guys are on the verge of release their brand new 7″ De Verharding, and we’re proud to present their release show to you. To get you a little informed on their brand new release, we spoke with the guys … Continue reading